About the book: 2004 / The series of novels by K. J. Cherry "Morgaine" is rightfully considered a cult work in the fantasy genre. The action of the first novel in the series, "The Gates of Ivrel" , takes place in several worlds through which the mysterious Morgaine, the owner of the magic sword Challengen, and her companion, half-slave, half-lover Vaney, wanders. Their goal is to destroy the Gate, once created by the Kel race and allowing instantaneous movement in space and time..